Lead Carpenter & Project Leader — Residential Remodel

Custom Craft; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Ongoing training

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Custom Craft in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Lead Carpenter to stay hands-on while coordinating daily jobsite execution and communicating with homeowners and the team. You will mentor less-experienced carpenters and ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of residential remodeling or custom home construction, strong carpentry skills, and proficiency with construction management software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential remodeling or custom home construction experience.
• Proven experience leading projects or coordinating field crews.
• Strong carpentry skills including framing, finish work, trim, cabinetry, and remodeling.
• Comfortable using construction management software and digital tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Professional carpentry tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations on residential remodeling projects.
• Perform skilled carpentry throughout all phases of construction.
• Coordinate work with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and provide project updates.
• Use construction management software to document progress and daily activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Help maintain project schedules, quality standards, and jobsite safety.
• Mentor less experienced carpenters.
• Keep jobsites clean, organized, and respectful of clients' homes.
• Identify field challenges and work with the team to develop practical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Carpentry

Blueprints

Communication

Construction software

Organization

Driver's license

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Custom Craft in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Lead Carpenter to stay hands-on while coordinating daily jobsite execution and communicating with homeowners and the team. You will mentor less-experienced carpenters and ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of residential remodeling or custom home construction, strong carpentry skills, and proficiency with construction management software.